Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and restaurants across the metro Detroit area are offering tasty dining experiences to celebrate the romantic holiday. Check online or call ahead to make a reservation.
Luciano’s Italian Restaurant
The Valentine’s Day menu at Luciano’s includes cold appetizers like roasted sweet peppers and marinated octopus, and hot appetizers like escargot or mussels possilipo. There’s also three choices of salad along with chicken dishes, steaks, pasta, veal, and fish. Reservations required. A $50 refundable deposit is required with your reservation. Luciano’s Italian Restaurant, 39091 Garfield Road, Clinton Township; 586-263-6540 lucianositaliancuisine.com.
Adelina
On Friday and Saturday, Adelina is offering a four-course preset menu that offers Wagyu meatball, Caesar salad, or Mediterranean salad as your starter; rigatoni or Casarecce for your pasta; branzino, lamb chops, filet mignon, or chicken cacciatore as your main; and Chef Gabriela Botezan’s signature Valentine’s dessert. Adelina, 1040 Woodward Ave., Detroit; adelinadetroit.com.
Oak & Reel
On Feb. 14, the Milwaukee Junction restaurant, which was named the 2022 Hour Detroit Restaurant of the Year, is offering a four-course Prix Fixe menu for $115 per person. The menu features some of the restaurant’s signature dishes as well as some specials for the occasion. Make your reservation online. Oak & Reel, 2921 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit; 313-270-9600; oakandreel.com.
Gandy Dancer
The chef is offering menu features all Valentine’s Day weekend long. Your options include the Filet & Lobster Maxwell (a six-ounce chargrilled filet mignon, butter poached lobster, smashed redskins, asparagus, béarnaise), crab-stuffed salmon, and parmesan snapper and shrimp. Reservations are highly recommended. Gandy Dancer, 401 Depot St., Ann Arbor; 734-769-0592; gandydancerestaurant.com.
Aurora Italiana
Enjoy three courses for $85 a person this Valentine’s Day. Entree choices include Bronzino Valentino, Salmon Scampi, Eggplant Parmigiana, Pollo Marsala, Filetto Di Manzo, and Grilled Lamb Chop. You’ll enjoy a live instrumentalist and complimentary rose, too. Reservations required. Aurora Italiana, 6199 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township; auroraitaliana.com.
San Morello
From 5-11 p.m. this Valentine’s Day, the urban Italian in Shinola Hotel is offering an a la carte menu along with additional celebratory dishes for the holiday of love. San Morello, 1400 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-209-4700; sanmorello.com.
Mabel Gray
Hour Detroit‘s 2025 Restaurant of the Year is offering a curated eight-course pre-set tasting menu for $150 a person this Valentine’s Day. Reservations are required and are expected to sell out quickly. Mabel Gray, 23825 John R. Road, Hazel Park; mabelgraykitchen.com.
Aurora on the Lake
On Valentine’s Day proper and the following Saturday, Aurora on the Lake will offer its standard menu alongside exclusive chef specials such as lamb chops, oysters and shrimp platter, and heart-shaped ravioli, among others. Entertainment and a complimentary rose, too. Reservations required. Aurora on the Lake, 2323 Union Lake Road, Commerce Township; auroraitaliana.com.
Café Cortina
One of Michigan’s most romantic restaurants is offering a four course prix-fixe dinner on Valentine’s Day. Choose from dishes like mixed wild mushrooms with fresh asiago and black truffle; roasted butternut squash with Michigan apples, chutney spice, and creme Fraiché; African lobster tail simmered in fresh san Marzano bisque and fresh basil; seasoned and char-grilled filet mignon, mushrooms, and black peppercorn sauce; and more. Separate wine packages are available. Café Cortina, 30715 W. 10 Mile Road, Farmington Hills; 248-474-3003; cafecortina.com.
Kamper’s Rooftop Lounge
The $35 Surtido de Tapas (Tapas Trio) includes Hamachi crudo with spicy strawberry lèche, shishito and cracked corn-nuts; Ribeye carpaccio with crispy chorizo, red onions, manchego and crushed marcona almonds; and Lobster Croquettes (filling: shallots, fennel, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, lemon,butter) with Jamon aioli. Cocktail features for $19. Kamper’s Rooftop Bar, 1265 Washington Blvd., Detroit; kampersrooftop.com.
The Detroit Club
The Detroit Club is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a week of specials. On Feb. 14, enjoy the Bohemia Valentine’s Day Dinner, which costs $42 per person and includes rainbow trout, champagne beurre blanc, smoked trout roe, broccoli rabe, and pomp purée. The Detroit Club, 712 Cass Ave., Detroit; thedetroitclub.com.
The Whitney
Named one of the top local restaurants for romantic dining in our 2021 Best of Detroit reader’s poll, The Whitney is offering a four course dinner for Valentine’s Day. The meal begins with the hors d’oeuvres trio, which includes espresso-seared beef tenderloin au poivre, chilled shrimp with remoulade, and herbed chèvre in a phyllo cup, followed by your choice of lobster bisque, Little Gem Caesar Salad, or tomato bisque. There are a wide variety of entrees to choose from such as The Whitney Beef Wellington, filet mignon or petite filet surf and turf, and honey lavender chicken for $64-$119 a dish. The final course is dessert, which features your choice of The Whitney’s signature carrot cake, a trio of miniature pastries, and raspberry sorbet with fresh berries. The Whitney, 4421 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-513-2273; thewhitney.com.
PAO Detroit
On Friday and Saturday, find chef features including Tomahawk for two, surf and turf, and grilled swordfish. A complimentary rose for your Valentine, too. Reservations required. PAO Detroit, 114 W. Adams Ave., Suite 200, Detroit; paodetroit.com.
Andiamo
Celebrate the love between you and your sweetie with dinner and a show. Make a reservation Feb. 14-16 for a three-course meal paired with a glass of red or white wine. On Valentine’s Day proper, there’s a live performance by Your Generation at 6 p.m. to go along with dinner. Andiamo, visit andiamoitalia.com for locations.
Hiroki-San
The Detroit Japanese restaurant is offering ichigo hiramasa (hiramasa crudo, strawberry ponzu, and Fresno oroshi) for $16, kohitsuji to sakura miso (marinated lamb chops in sakura miso, with Japanese potato puree, and miso mustard) for $74, and a a Sake feature for $12 a glass. Hiroki-San, 1265 Washington Blvd., Detroit; hirokisandetroit.com.
Le Suprême
This Persian and French-inspired restaurant is celebrating Valentine’s Day with several specials. This includes Beef Wellington for $58, croquembouche for two for $22, and desserts at Bar Rotunda. Special wine pairings, too. Le Suprême, 1265 Washington Blvd., Detroit; lesupremedetroit.com.
Grey Ghost
In addition to the regular menu, Grey Ghost is offering a five-course dining experience for two this Valentine’s Day. The menu includes a variety of appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. Reservations are required and start at $115 per person. An optional beverage pairing is $55 per person. Grey Ghost, 47 Watson St., Detroit; greyghostdetroit.com.
SheWolf
Visit SheWolf for a romantic, five-course dinner curated by executive chefs on Valentine’s Day. Menu options include Ostriche, French Kiss oysters with Meyer lemon granita, and red chili; Capaletti, goat cheese and spinach filling, butternut squash, pancetta, and frisée; and Branzo Al Cartoccio, dill pickle beurre blanc, turnip, and smoked trout roe. SheWolf, 438 Selden St., Detroit; shewolfdetroit.com.
Sexy Steak
Sexy Steak is offering a four-course menu with a la carte options and cocktail specials for Valentine’s Day. Main course options include filet mignon, rib cap, lobster scampi, chicken limone, and more for $100 per person. Sexy Steak, 1942 Grand River Ave, Detroit; sexysteakdetroit.com.
NARA Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse
On Friday and Saturday, enjoy the standard menu alongside speciality cocktails for Valentine’s Day including the “I Chews You,” made with Tequila Blanco, St. Germain, lemon, and hibiscus, and “You’re Berry Special,” made with vodka, Malibu, strawberry, pineapple, and cream. Nara Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse, 5656 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield; naragrille.com.
Side Hustle Lounge
Visit Side Hustle Lounge this valentine’s Day weekend and split garlic knots, two 10-inch pizzas, a dessert, and a bottle of wine with your sweetie for $65. Side Hustle Lounge, 1226 Library St., Detroit. https://maps.app.goo.gl/YghVv8K9KTUzXnXG8
Rudy’s Prime Steakhouse
Make a reservation for Feb. 14 and enjoy special pricing on Billecart-Salmon Champagne, as well as fresh oysters served with mignonette and cocktail sauce. Rudy’s Prime Steakhouse, 9 S. Main St., Clarkston; rudysprimesteakhouse.com.
Prime29 Steakhouse
Enjoy a Valentine’s Day filled with love and luxury with a three-course menu for $100 per person as well as a la carte options. Pick from shrimp cocktail Caesar salad, lobster scampi, filet mignon, and more. Live entertainment, too. Prime29 Steakhouse, 6545 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield; prime29steakhouse.com.
This post has been updated for 2025.
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